2. Author: Peter Recipient: Christians dispersed throughout Asia Minor Date: 64-68 A.D. Theme: Hope and grace for Christians in the midst of persecution Key Words: “suffer,” “hope,” “grace,” “glory” Key Verses: 1:3-9, 15-16; 2:9-12; 3:10-12; 4:16

3. Characteristics & Features of the Book: 1. One of the “General Epistles” 2. The Greek imperative 3. Heavy Old Testament usage 4. Comparison between First Peter and Second Peter 5. Similarities with Ephesians

4. Main Emphasis of the Book: The primary theme of the book of First Peter is that even in the midst of trials and tribulations, a Christian can find hope and grace. By focusing on the Christian’s “hope,” Peter wants his readers to know that “this is the true grace of God in which you stand” (5:12).

5. In the Midst of Persecution, Find Hope and Grace in… I. Your Promised Reward (1:1-12). II. Your Relationship with the Lord (1:13-2:10). III. Your Relationships with Others (2:11-3:12). IV. The Trials Themselves (3:13-4:6). V. Living the Christian Life (4:7-5:14).

7. Author: Peter Recipient: Christians dispersed throughout Asia Minor Date: 65-68 A.D. Theme: Christians must grow in knowledge of Christ and His will Key Words: “know,” “knowledge,” “remind,” “diligent” Key Verses: 1:3, 5-11, 19-21; 2:9; 3:9-12, 18

8. Characteristics & Features of the Book: 1. One of the “General Epistles” 2. Comparison between First Peter and Second Peter 3. Similarity with the book of Jude 4. Similarity with Second Timothy 5. Cites Paul’s writings as “Scripture”

9. Main Emphasis of the Book: The primary theme of the book of Second Peter is that Christians must grow in their knowledge of Christ and His will, in order to faithfully serve the Lord and successfully defend against error.

10. I. Christians Are Instructed in the Process of Growing in Knowledge (1:1-21). II. Christians Are Warned about the Opponents of Growing in Knowledge (2:1-22). III. Christians Are Provided with the Ultimate Motivation for Growing in Knowledge (3:1-18).

12. Author: Jude Recipient: General epistle Date: 66-69 A.D. Theme: Contend earnestly for the faith and be kept by God Key Words: “keep,” “ungodly,” “beloved,” “contend” Key Verses: v. 3, 21-25

13. Characteristics & Features of the Book: 1. One of the “General Epistles” 2. Similarity with the book of Second Peter 3. Severe warnings 4. An abundance of triplets 5. Heavy emphasis on the Old Testament 6. Beautiful doxology

14. Main Emphasis of the Book: The primary theme of the book of Jude is that Christians must contend earnestly for the faith, especially when it is under attack. The promise of God is that those who keep the faith will also be kept from stumbling by Christ.

15. To Contend for the Faith: I. Christians Are Presented with the Need (v. 1-4). II. Christians Are Warned of the Danger (v. 5-16). III. Christians Are Urged to Faithfulness (v. 17-23). IV. Christians Are Blessed By God (v. 24-25).